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 University of Strathclyde

Learner Development Service, Prof. Mary Dunn Wing, Learning and Teaching Building

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9:00-10:00 Arrival

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10:00-10:20 Welcome to Strathclyde and Our Journey from Study Skills to Learner Development 

Derek Keenan and Alex Cuthbert (University of Strathclyde)

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10:20-11:40 Supporting International Students
 

Practice Demo: Supporting International MSc Student Success by Tayo Oluwadare (Edinburgh Napier University)

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Lightning Talk: “Exploring and Amplifying the Experiences of International PGT Students at the University of Glasgow”

Mona O’Brian and Julia Bohlmann (University of Glasgow)

 

Lightning Talk: “Development of Pre-Induction Resources to Support International Student Transitions”

Gordon Spark (University of Dundee)

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Talks followed by a discussion on the theme of international student support.

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11:40-11:55 Break

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11:55-12:10 Students as Colleagues: Working with Students to Develop our Programme

Short talk by Lesley Kelly (University of Edinburgh)

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12:10-12:40 AGM

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12:40-1:30 Lunch

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1:30-2:15 Mapping LD in Scotland: A First Glimpse of the Data

Talk and discussion facilitated by Ursula Canton

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2:15-2:30

Unlocking the door to HE: Developing an Academic Literacies Module for Access Students

Short talk by Clare Brown (University of Glasgow)

 

2:30-3:30 AI meets AI: The Dilemma

Discussion facilitated by Chloe Alexander and Mary Pryor (University of Aberdeen)

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3:30 Wrap-up

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